My parents want to apply for citizenship. My dad 75 years old and can't hear and my mom doesn't speak English. Is there a waiver for elderly people to apply for citizenship without taking a Citizenship civic exam? Thanks

My parents want to apply for citizenship. My dad 75 years old and can't hear and my mom doesn't speak English. Is there a waiver for elderly people to apply for citizenship without taking a Citizenship civic exam? Thanks

Have you looked on the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization site? Are you a Legal Permanent Resident? I'm sure there is something you can do, if you are indeed a legal, to bring your elderly parents over. There are others on this board who are way more educated than I. But give the USINS site a try too.

Both of my parents had been legal permanent residence for the past 5 year and they are now eligible to apply for citizenship, the problem I don't think they can pass the civic exam so I wonder if they are a waiver for citizenship civic test for elderly people?

To HBKHBK
They can't apply for Medicare program for health insurance and social security supplement until they became citizen.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Zeid:
My parents want to apply for citizenship. My dad 75 years old and can't hear and my mom doesn't speak English. Is there a waiver for elderly people to apply for citizenship without taking a Citizenship civic exam? Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Aliens that are over a certain age and have been in the USA as Permanent residents for 25 years (I think) or more do not have to provide biometrics, and are not required to take the English test. The civics test is still required. Disabled are afforded some assistance, but the exam is still given.

The above is simply an opinion. Your mileage may vary. For immigration issues, please consult an immigration attorney.